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Police seek witnesses to school fire (+videos & pics)

Rotorua Daily Post
20 May, 2015 03:27 AM2 mins to read

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A fire at Rotorua Girls High School has caused damage to classrooms. Photo / Ben Fraser

A fire at Rotorua Girls High School has caused damage to classrooms. Photo / Ben Fraser

An examination of a fire scene at Rotorua Girls' High School is continuing, but as a result of the initial assessment police are treating the fire as suspicious and are seeking information from the community.

The fire was first reported to police at approximately 1.20am this morning by which time the fire was well established.

Two classrooms at the school on Old Taupo Rd were significantly damaged by the fire.

Police are aware of a number of comments being made on social media about the fire, but are urging the community not to be distracted or influenced by this commentary.

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Detective Sergeant Richard Lang said: "The social media comments are being assessed as part of the investigation.

"However, it is not the only line of inquiry, and it is extremely important that people are not influenced by the comments to the point where they don't report information they have which might be relevant.

Fire crews investigate a suspicious fire at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom    Photo/Ben Fraser
Suspicious fire at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom    Photo/Ben Fraser
Fire crews investigate a suspicious fire at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom    Photo/Ben Fraser
Fire crews investigate a suspicious fire at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom    Photo/Ben Fraser
Fire crews at Rotorua Girls High School on Wednesday  Photo/Ben Fraser
Fire damage at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom on Wednesday  Photo/Ben Fraser

Image 1 of 6: Fire crews investigate a suspicious fire at a Rotorua Girls High School classroom Photo/Ben Fraser

"We want to hear from anyone who may have information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. If you saw or heard anything we urge you to contact us."

Police also want to hear from any residents in the area who have CCTV systems which may have captured images of use to the investigation.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Rotorua police on 07 348 0099.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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